John Deere 420C: all source data

All 57 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built17,882
(no label)Original price was $2,350 in 1956
Engine
(no label)John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank10.5 gal | 39.7 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)5-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Plows3-4
Drawbar (tested)23.53 hp | 17.5 kW
Belt (tested)28.76 hp | 21.4 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Steeringmechanical disc clutches
(no label)Mechanical band brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type560
Dimensions
Weight4140 to 4700 pounds
(no label)10-inch tracks
Belt pulley
Diameter9 inches | 22 cm
Width6 inches | 15 cm
RPM1270
Speed3000 ft/min | 914.40 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)gasoline
(no label)2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement113 ci | 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.00 inches | 108 x 102 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression7.2:1
Rated RPM1850
Starter volts6
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)11 qts | 10.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
(no label)5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Tracks
Width10 inches | 25 cm
Width12 inches | 30 cm
Width14 inches | 35 cm
Dimensions
Length102 inches | 259 cm
Width60 inches | 152 cm
Height (hood)51.875 inches | 131 cm
Height (exhaust)69 inches | 175 cm
Shipping weight4,140 lbs (4-roller) | 1877 kg
Shipping weight4,700 lbs (5-roller) | 2131 kg
Ground clearance14 inches | 35 cm